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‘18 Months,’ ‘Porque Hoy Es Sábado’ Earn Oscar Qualification With Animayo Gran Canaria Award Wins

Tony Bancroft, Andrew Gordon, Alan Bodner, and more were among the big-name animation industry vets at this year’s Animayo Gran Canaria.

‘When We Fail, What Do We Do Next?’: Sébastien Laudenbach On Hope, Failure, And ‘Viva Carmen’

The Annecy competition player retells Bizet’s opera through children determined to change its ending and explores failure, hope, and collective action.

Sweeping New Documentary ‘Walking With Animators’ Explores The People Behind The Craft Of Animation (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)

Filmmakers Alexandre Poncet and Gilles Penso assemble a vast portrait of the medium through dozens of artists, studios, and educators.

The Fog, French Folklore, And Fistfights That Fuel Disney+’s New Series ‘The Doomies’

Creator Andres Fernandez discusses the influence of his hometown Brittany, Pozla’s designs, Buffy inspirations, and bringing the series to Disney+.

‘A Road Movie On Foot’: The Long Journey Behind Brazilian Annecy Player ‘Son Of A Bitch’

Four filmmakers, a three-legged dog, a copy of ‘Moby-Dick,’ and a search for family drive this distinctive feature from Brazil.

‘The Violinist,’ Singapore’s First Animated Feature In 15 Years, Explores War And Friendship Across Eight Decades (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)

Ahead of the film’s Annecy competition premiere, directors Ervin Han and Raúl García discuss the landmark Singapore-Spain co-production.

The Strange Gravity Of Chris Sullivan’s Annecy-Bound ‘The Orbit Of Minor Satellites’

Ahead of the film’s world premiere, the Chicago filmmaker unpacks its unusual origins, layered narratives, and handmade craft.

‘Winter In March,’ ‘Death Does Not Exist’ Take Top Honors At Animafest Zagreb 2026

Natalia Mirzoyan and Félix Dufour-Laperrière led the winners as Animafest Zagreb wrapped its 36th edition with honors for Joanna Quinn and Amid Amidi.

‘Shooom’s Odyssey’ Team Launches Production On Buzzy Debut Feature ‘The Little Run’

Julien Bisaro and Claire Paoletti’s animated feature from Picolo Pictures will be at next week’s MIFA and is targeting a 2028 theatrical release.

Moth Studio Developing Animated Adaptation Of Million-Selling Kids’ Book ‘The Storm Whale’

BAFTA-nominated Moth Studio will present its 30-minute adaptation of Benji Davies’ beloved picture book at Annecy’s MIFA next week.

TeamTO Expands Into Adult Animation With Anime-Inspired Thriller ‘Junichiro Jackson’

The series, co-produced by Martian Blueberry, the studio co-founded by ‘The Boondocks’ producer Carl Jones, will debut early footage at Annecy.

75 Oil Paintings, 30+ Artists, 4 Countries: Hisko Hulsing’s 11-Year ‘Danse Macabre’ Journey (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)

Premiering at Annecy this month, the filmmaker’s latest short grew from music, storyboards, and years of experimentation.

New Zealand’s First Stop-Motion Feature ‘Kiri And Lou Go Raaa!’ Gets Trailer Ahead of Annecy Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Directed by Harry Sinclair and Ant Elworthy, the prequel explores how Kiri and Lou became friends, with performances from Jemaine Clement and Olivia Tennet.

DreamWorks Vet Liron Topaz Heads To Tribeca With His Indie Short ‘Saba,’ Turning Grief Into A Visually Stunning Tale Of Love And Loss (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)

Topaz joined us to discuss creating the film’s upside-down, gravity-defying world, telling a full story in just one shot, and returning to his indie roots.

Stop-Motion Whiz Anna Mantzaris Returns To Short Filmmaking With ‘Please,’ Drops Trailer Ahead Of Zagreb Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Stellan Skarsgård lends his voice to Mantzaris’ new felt-textured stop-motion short premiering at Animafest before heading to Annecy.

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